Another new home for Ryder
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about my Ryder, and how at almost 10 years old, she has gone through so much with me. Given that I got her when I was 21 years old and still in college, we have been through many, milestones, many memories and many (many) moves together. The [...]
A new home for Jane & Brian and the ringing of church bells
November 15, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Life's journies, Sharon
Early last evening, Barry and I headed over the bridge (for you Rhode Islanders) to join our daughter Jane and her fiance Brian at their new home. Their new home is not really new… it’s 1900 new and in Bristol, a beautiful harbor town on a quiet street. On our way to meet Jane & [...]
My Dream of a Grandaughter Genie (and a little Lacrosse!)
November 14, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Granddaughters, Sharon
This afternoon, my 10-year old granddaughter Taylor had her hair pulled up really high on her head and tied with a elastic band. I remarked that she looked like a genie, and told her about actress Barbara Eden and the 1960′s television sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Taylor was intrigued, so we googled Barbara Eden [...]
How To Make a Grandma Happy
November 3, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Grandchildren, Sharon
I have a little 4-year old grandson, Ben, who knows all the ingredients to HAPPINESS… 1. One cup of leaves (“For your leaf collection, Grandma.”): I didn’t know I had a leaf collection until I received this beautiful gift. I do now! I keep my HAPPINESS Cup of Leaves on my desk… 2. 12 Rigatonis, [...]
Great-Grandma Rita is back in action!
3 weeks ago this morning, I sat for hours in the “family room” of my local hospital, waiting for the silent footsteps of my Mom’s surgeon… to tell me the news of my Mom’s surgery. It had been an emotional early morning (albeit entertaining afternoon). I tried to read. I studied the pattern of the [...]
A post about Ryder… just because
Brian and I take the dogs to the park every morning. Tansy is 3 years old and 100% puppy energy. She runs after the ball at lightning speed. And then there’s Ryder, who still loves to fetch the ball, but takes more of a frolic approach to chasing it. At 9 years old, she can’t [...]
Claw Toy Machine aka “The Loser Machine” becomes a winner!
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my grandson Ben and a little stuffed animal he “won” in one of those Claw Toy Machines… aka (in my household) The Loser Machine. I think I totally caved into The Loser Machine hype when I wrote: I now think all of those stuffed animals in the [...]
9 months from today I will be Mrs. Govednik!
It’s October 14, so do you know what that means? Yup… 9 months from today I get to marry this guy: This will be our view from our wedding reception at Bristol Yacht Club: I will let Jon Stewart demonstrate how excited I am:
From the heart of a daughter, asking for prayers for my Mom
My Mom is having surgery tomorrow. I am beside myself with worry. My Mom, Rita, is 86 years old and as her “baby” sister calls her, “A tough cookie!” I know my Mom is a tough cookie. She is the second oldest of 6 siblings in her family… the first daughter and oldest of 4 [...]
Happy 7th Birthday, William!
September 25, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Grandchildren, Sharon
7 years ago today was very much like today… a balmy, lovely late September day. It was a perfect day for apple picking. Well, if we weren’t waiting for a baby, that is. Our entire family had traveled from Rhode Island to New York City to welcome Audrey and Matt’s first baby. We knew the [...]
